All Investigation articles – Page 5
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ResourceTricky tracks: observation and inference in science | 11–14 years
Presentation, worksheet and lesson plan to help learners understand the difference between observation and inference as you build their understanding of the scientific process
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IdeasBuilding literacy skills in science
Follow this guide to introduce and develop your students’ literacy skills in science
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ResourcePractical planning: spot the mistakes | 14–16 years
Use these exam-style questions to check your learners’ understanding of experimental skills and strategies
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Exhibition chemistryBrew up interest in redox with this quick reduction
Use this fresh, fast approach to demonstrate the colourful oxidation states of vanadium
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrating the chameleon redox reaction with a lollipop
Give your students a sweet treat with this colourful manganate(VII) reaction demo
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Exhibition chemistryDemonstrating the heating curve of tert-butanol
Use this to effectively show your students two changes of state in one experiment
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IdeasThe fast guide to microscale practical work
Every chemistry teacher’s must-have guide to this no-fuss method for practical work
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IdeasEscape the classroom: and try microscale chemistry
Escape room puzzles based on simple microscale reactions for students
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IdeasShould we let students write on tables?
Use this handy technique to effectively engage disinterested learners
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ResourceToothpaste investigation: neutralisation reactions
Test the basicity of toothpastes and give context to neutralisation reactions
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IdeasEveryday neutralisation myths busted
Give real-world relevance to neutralisation reactions by testing the basicity of toothpastes
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IdeasHow to solve a murder
Combine chemical analysis and practical activities to crack a crime and engage younger students
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NewsSame molecule, different representations
Chemistry is full of varied representations. How do we help our students identify the information encoded within them?
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IdeasWhen things go wrong in the classroom, a video can help
Practical demo gone wrong in the chemistry lab? Here’s how to save the day
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NewsDo our students suffer from chemophobia?
How your teaching can equip students to recognise and ward off misinformation
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ResourceWomen in chemistry | 14–16 years
Show your learners the difference that science can make and provide them with role models who are leading chemists in their fields.
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Ideas3 key skills your post-16 chemists need for university
How to help your students make the transition to higher education more smoothly
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ResourceSustainable consumption: individual action | 14–16 years
A research and reflect activity to get your learners thinking about the materials they consume and the impact of individual actions
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ResourceFertilisers and sustainability | 16–18 years
Investigate the rate of hydrolysis of urea and assess your learners’ practical skills, includes extension green chemistry questions on sustainable fertilisers